Madison police looking for missing Fox Valley man

MADISON Madison police are looking for a Fox Valley man who works in Chilton.

Charles Geurts, 26, went missing during a work trip in Madison and was last seen around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, according to Joel DeSpain, spokesman for the Madison Police Department.

Geurts arrived in Madison on Tuesday with coworkers for a conference at the Alliant Energy Center, across the street from the hotel, DeSpain said.

"We have absolutely no indication of foul play," DeSpain said. "Our primary concern is his welfare and that he went out into the elements."

Geurts is an agronomist with Agra-Partners Co-op and works in the company's Chilton and Greenleaf offices, according to the Steve Zutz, the chief executive officer for the company.

"I just pray for him and his family at this point in time. I hope to hear from him soon," Zutz said.

Authorities are searching the wooded park area behind the hotel and nearby Lake Monona for Geurts, DeSpain said.

Geurts is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, bluejeans and boots.

DeSpain said anyone who sees Geurts is asked to call 911 immediately. Anyone who wants to give information aboutGeurts is asked to call 608-266-6014.

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Madison police looking for missing Fox Valley man

MADISON Madison police are looking for a Fox Valley man who works in Chilton.

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